Caleb (he/him)
5.0
(4)
2 years on StartPlaying
25 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Inclusive
About me
Hi! My name is Caleb and I've been playing and running various TTRPG games for around seven years now. These systems I've run include DnD 5e, Pokemon Tabletop Adventures 3, and Pokemon 5e (RIP). I've played in several other systems like VTM, Pokerole, and Call of Cthulhu. I absolutely love writing and sharing stories with my players, and find it incredibly rewarding to craft a story together with them.
GM Style
My style is very flexible and can be adjusted for different groups, but here are the fundamentals: 1) Roleplay and combat are usually fairly well blended, with there being a decent amount of both in my games. Character interactions and development are massively important to me, but combat is a common and fun way to add tension when things seem to be slowing down. 2) The overall story and plot is also very important to me as a GM, but the player experience will always come first. Players getting "sidetracked" and doing random things that I never could have planned for is always welcome, and I always try my best to never railroad players. Of course, there will also usually be a good sense of what to do next for the overarching plot, however doing that "next step" is never truly necessary. 3) Tone is something I discuss in session 0 and I work together with the party to try and keep that consistent. This does not mean the tone of a campaign will mean that it is always dark and gritty, nor will it always be sunshine and rainbows, discussing the tone just helps set the starting/neutral point for how the world will feel. That being said, I always trust and respect the party to remember that sometimes serious/dramatic/sad moments can and will happen, and that we should all be mindful of those times. 4) Lastly, and most importantly, everybody is always welcome to my games. Under no circumstances will any sort of racism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, or anything of that sort be tolerated.
Game platforms used
Game Master Reviews (4)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Sets the Mood
Inclusive
Marlee
A huge thank you to my favorite GM, Caleb! He’s a fantastically skilled and experienced game master who has created a safe space alongside a vibrant adventuring world, all the while taking the time and patience to clear up any of my newbie confusions along the way. I am always impressed with his incredible storytelling; it’s so fun to partake and listen to the seamlessly blended adventures of both improv and engaging plots ( with tons of lovable NPCs, worthy villains, tricky encounters, good music, great acting, and above all, *fun*) Every player gets their time in the limelight and we’ve all been excited to see what’s in store for our individual stories alongside the bigger picture. I would highly highly recommend joining any of his campaigns. :) Thanks again- Esmé the Dhampir Paladin
Justin V
I love being one of his players. I've been in about 5 of his campaigns, using various different systems, and it has always been a blast. When we have questions about rules, he is happy to clarify, no matter how many times we ask about it. I would highly recommend his games.
Carolyne Guzman
To start off, I am fairly new to the world of DnD. Caleb has made the game incredibly fun and easy to understand. He encourages creativity and is always ready to help with any questions. He brings characters to life with his fun voices and sets the scene vividly, making it easy to get immersed in the story. He is also great at balancing the game, ensuring that every player feels involved and valued, regardless of their experience level. He creates a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that makes every session enjoyable. It's also clear that he puts a lot of effort into preparing each session to ensure we all have a great time. With all of that being said, I highly recommend him for both beginners and experienced players looking for an engaging and supportive DM!
Ian
Caleb is great! He's a great storyteller who can switch between serious and humorous tones easily. He's also good at explaining the math and rules of classes, rolls, abilities, etc (cuz I forget them every session). This guy has been playing for a while, so he knows plenty of dnd backgrounds, combats, creatures, characters - and on top of that, he's great at improvising (or letting the party improvise). I swear I've accidently derailed the planned path multiple times - and I'll ask him about it later and he's like, "Oh yeah I just made that part up on the spot." Best of all, Caleb is good at doing whatever is best for the story - if something slightly breaks the rules of dnd, but makes sense in the moment, he's knows how to stretch the rules.
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